Munich Reinsurance America

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Munich Reinsurance America
FormerlyAmerican Re-Insurance Corporation
Industry reinsurance
Founded1917
Headquarters Princeton, New Jersey
Area served
New Jersey
San Francisco
Chicago
New York City
Subsidiaries Munich Re

Munich Reinsurance America (also called Munich Re America), formerly known as American Re-Insurance Corporation before September 2006, [1] is a major provider of property and casualty reinsurance in the United States. Munich Reinsurance America is a subsidiary of Munich Re. Founded in 1917, the company's headquarters are located in Princeton, New Jersey, with regional offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. The company offers services that provide clients with protection from global disasters such as climate change. [2]

Contents

History

In 1948, American Re-Insurance purchased the American Reserve Insurance Company. [3] The American Reserve had itself integrated the American Phenix Corporation of New York in 1932 after the liquidation of American Phenix. [4]

Acquisition

In 1996, Munich Re acquired American Re for roughly $3.8 billion. Additional funds were needed to expand reserves for casualty and asbestos policies. [5]

Divisions

Affiliates

These divisions provide insurance in multiple sectors.

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References

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  2. Sarah Veysey (2014-04-01). "Improved prevention measures kept 2013 flood losses in check: Munich Re". Business Insurance. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
  3. United States Investor. F.P.Bennett. 2017-03-30.
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